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Stavanger, Norway (2007 – present)
Kvelertak (meaning stranglehold or chokehold) is a six-piece black n roll band from Stavanger, Norway in 2007. All lyrics are written in Norwegian, the band’s native language, and concerning Norse mythology/Viking folklore. As of today, the six members are: Erlend Hjelvik (vocals), Vidar Landa (guitar), Bjarte Lund Rolland (guitar), Maciek Ofstad (guitar), Marvin Nygaard (bass), and Kjetil Gjermundrød (drums). Known for their consistent, idiosyncratic sound, the band states that their main influences are rock and roll, black metal and punk.
In March 2011, Kvelertak was presented with two Spellemann Awards—a prestegious Norwegian music award similar to the American Grammy Award—for Best Newcomer and Best Rock Band
In March 2011, Kvelertak was presented with two Spellemann Awards—a prestegious Norwegian music award similar to the American Grammy Award—for Best Newcomer and Best Rock Band
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cashmerestylz wrote:
Okay jesus doesn’t want you to listen to this type of music anymore.... in fact he said that if you do he will personally stick his dick in the mashed potato and then feed it to you, just before you go to hell. It’s your choice my friend. Is your favourite band really worth it? so what do yoo think
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robboelrobbo wrote:
Sad that people refuse to listen to this because it's "not black metal". Who cares? When did Kvelertak state they played black metal?
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DR3WFUS wrote:
Looking forward to seeing these guys at Soundwave \m/
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Raidanzoup wrote:
For the Australians.
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Owantjaaaa wrote:
Sounds like hardcore punk with rock n roll to me. Like the Norwegian version of Cancer Bats xD
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Raidanzoup wrote:
"I just keep telling people, yeah, we play hard rock! That's the easiest way out! It just makes me kinda squeamish when people say... I think black n' roll is a really bad term. I can't come up with a good name for anything we do. It's kinda fun. People keep referring to us even as a black metal band. It's really entertaining to read what people write."
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ChuckHollywood wrote:
Sweet jesus, self titled is too good.
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LunarRedcoat wrote:
the tracks from their demo are really fucking good, dunno if you can get them out with the deluxe CD though. much rougher, in a good way
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RustyChrissi wrote:
I don't care what exactly they make. All I know is that they make good music.
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Raidanzoup wrote:
They don't even view themselves as a metal band.
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Austriaal wrote:
Don't give a fuck about what genre they fall into or the lyrical language barrier...these guys are FUN to listen to.
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ClarificaTe wrote:
Even Cradle of Filth is more black...And mixing three genres is just pure faggotry. Hipsters, go to hell.
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Caelis666 wrote:
great first album! waiting for more!
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TrivialMuzik wrote:
@ClarificaTe: WORD! They sound too polished for HC and on top of that, they don't sound "black" at all. There are dozens of HC bands that are more "Black Metal" than these guys. Schifosi, Tragedy, Alpinist, Flyblown, Crudity, Skitsytem, Martyrdöd, HHIG, Dead In The Dirt etc. etc. etc.
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ClarificaTe wrote:
Schwuchteln.
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HumanRepellent wrote:
awesome stuff ! waiting for a second album :)))
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LunarRedcoat wrote:
too good to have only one album :/
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diab0licalminds wrote:
Sick. Only wish I knew what he was saying.
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Incorretc wrote:
жалко что альбом всего один.
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kOmil wrote:
i like this funny scream KVELERTAAAAK at the start of the cd in the 1st track. This visualises in my head a picture of barbarians screaming at the end of the feast haha it's just my sick mind.
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Feb
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Veka 2012
Meieriet, Sogndal, Norway
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Feb
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Kvelertak
Vulkan, Oslo, Norway
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Feb
25
Soundwave 2012
RNA Showgrounds, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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metal_halberd, ben9962, HollowXCrown and 2 other people added Kvelertak to their libraries. 8 minutes ago
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Hate_Worldwide tagged Kvelertak with black n roll and hardcore. yesterday afternoon
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Eluveitie22 tagged Kvelertak with hardcore punk and black n roll. yesterday morning
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